What does the cryptic crossword clue "Say order preserves island's self-interest (6)" mean?

The definition is "Say". The wordplay uses charade, container. EG (synonym of "Say") + OM (synonym of "order") + IS (abbreviation of "island's") [container: "preserves"]; definition: "self-interest" The answer is EGOISM.

Say order preserves island's self-interest (6)

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